§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what action she is now taking to encourage the recognition of trade unions by employers; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerQuestions of non-recognition where trade unions ask for help are dealt with by officers of my Department. Failing settlement through their intervention, complaints by trade unions can be considered for reference to the Commission on Industrial Relations, one of whose main functions is to examine recognition problems and to make recommendations. My right hon. Friend has made two references to the Commission already on this subject, and a number of other complaints on non-recognition are being dealt with by my Department.
A number of proposals in the White Paper "In Place of Strife" relating to aspects of trade union recognition will require legislation, and there will be further consultation about these.